Arctic Char
Salvelinus alpinus
Sighting evidence at Hjalteyri Pier, Eyjafjörður
Photo: Christa Rohrbach · CC BY-NC-SA
Arctic char enter the brackish shallows of the inner fjord during late summer and autumn, creating a rare opportunity to observe this salmonid underwater in its natural habitat. They move in loose groups along the shoreline and around the pilings, and their iridescent flanks are unmistakable in the clear fjord water. This species is the defining freshwater fish of Iceland and holds cultural significance as an important traditional food source.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Arctic Char is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.